Ramey Claret

Posted by Mike Murry Fri, 30 May 2008 23:12:20 GMT

2005 Ramey Claret

Ramey Claret

The nose had pencil lead, tobacco, cherry, and cassis. The palate had red and black currant, and finished with spice and graphite.

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Pax Syrah Richards Family Vineyard

Posted by Mike Murry Fri, 30 May 2008 23:11:32 GMT

2004 Pax Syrah Richards Family Vineyard

A beautiful nose of espresso, lavender, earth, blackberry, and cassis. The palate had blackberry and truffles, a little cassis, and a floral finish.

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Linne Calodo Rising Tides

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 18 May 2008 14:01:09 GMT

2006 Linne Calodo Rising Tides

Linne Calodo Rising Tides

The nose was tight, but I did get some blackberry and cassis, and there was a bit of sweetness. The palate had blackberry and spice, and finished with hints of oak.

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Crios de Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 18 May 2008 13:57:03 GMT

2006 Crios de Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon

Crios de Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon

A wonderful nose of black currant, cassis, spice, and cigar. The palate was very soft, and had raspberry and cassis, and finished with a little cedar and spice.

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Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 18 May 2008 13:56:24 GMT

2005 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

The nose was a little tight, but I did get some raspberry and dirt. The palate had nice cassis and some black currant, and finished with a bit of chocolate and spice.

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Kinton Syrah Santa Barbara County

Posted by Mike Murry Tue, 06 May 2008 01:10:08 GMT

2005 Kinton Syrah Santa Barbara County

Kinton Syrah Santa Barbara County

A great nose of pine cones, pepper and dust that ended with a little blackberry and raspberry. The palate started off with some cassis and added a bit of pepper. It finished with a good dose of forest brush.

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Robert Johnson Shiraz

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 04 May 2008 21:18:19 GMT

2005 Robert Johnson Shiraz

The nose had lots of smoke, some blueberry, and some licorice. The palate had black currant, cassis, pepper, and a mint finish.

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Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon Red Head Studios

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 04 May 2008 21:16:50 GMT

2005 Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon Red Head Studios

Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon Red Head Studios

The nose had a nice perfume smell, along with smoke, burnt forest, and some cassis and licorice at the end. The palate had loads of cassis and pepper, and finished with some smoke and licorice.

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Deviation Road Shiraz

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 04 May 2008 21:14:13 GMT

2004 Deviation Road Shiraz

The nose had cassis and pepper, and ended with some leather and plum. The palate was rich, had earth and pepper, and finished with some good cassis.

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Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Vyborny Vineyard

Posted by Mike Murry Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:43:37 GMT

2005 Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Vyborny Vineyard

Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Vyborny Vineyard

The nose had a lot of smoke and caramel, plus some coffee and red fruit. The palate had cassis, cedar, a bit of tangerine, and finished with some mocha and cola.

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